On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:19:32 -0500, Ignoramus13024
wrote:

My question is about a good selection for a backup. I have a nice
finished basement. I want to have a well thought out backup system.


My reading of your anxiety is a case where there is a heavy rainstorm,
your basement is in danger of flooding and the primary pump is
overwhelmed or the main power down. I would think what you really
need is a gas powered pump.